Abstract: A compound system and process for mapping the urethra of a male patient to detect prostate and urinary problems; evaluation of any problems found; a reinforcement insert for the prostate custom fabricated from the mapped data to alleviate any problems found; means for placing the reinforcement insert into position within the patient; and means for removing the reinforcement insert when needed; are disclosed.

Abstract: An infrared gas analyzer implementing an optically stabilized detector in a sidestream configuration. In order to reduce the pneumatic sampling volume, an "optical funnel" or collimator is used to resize the optical aperture of a multi-channel optically stabilized detector without compromising signal strength. The smaller pneumatic volume is desirable in order to minimize the time required for a gas wavefront from the sample cell to traverse the optical aperture, thereby minimizing pneumatic response time. The geometry of the sample cell of the invention is also streamlined so that sharp corners or transitions which might induce turbulent gas flow are eliminated. The sample cell of the invention thus promotes smooth, laminar flow of aspirated respiratory gases through the optical aperture so as to preserve the temporal relationship of gas concentration wavefronts within the gas stream and to thereby allow the analyzer to exhibit a faster pneumatic response.

Abstract: A method and system for the evaluation and visual display of abnormal electromagnetic physiological activity of the brain and the heart utilizes a set of bioelectric amplifiers and a computer based system for the recording and analog to digital conversion of human electrophysiological signals. The signals collected are expanded in selected spatio-temporal functional bases, and parametric models are used for summarizing the statistical properties of the coefficients. Multivariate topographic maps and curves are computed based on the comparison of the estimated parameters for a patient and the regression equations for the parameters calculated from a normative database. The multivariate maps and curves are visually displayed in a diagnostically useful color-coded probability scale.

Abstract: Apparatus for objective determination of auditory thresholds for intelligible speech in a human subject including apparatus for presenting a sequence of at least one intelligible speech stimuli to a human subject at a respective sequence of stimulus intensities, and apparatus for monitoring at least one physiological response of the human subject that varies with the human subject's reception of each stimulus.

Abstract: An automatic biopsy instrument includes a cannula 13 provided over a stylet 11. The stylet 11 directs the cannula 13 to a biopsy site. The instrument urges the cannula 13 past the stylet 11 in order to collect a tissue sample. The stylet 11 initially remains stationary, then travels in the direction of travel of cannula 13 in order to assist firstly in collecting a sample and secondly to assist in severing the tissue sample from the surrounding mass.

Abstract: A device for performing a biopsy, in particular a bone-marrow biopsy, comprises a needle (1) provided with a handgrip (2) and a cannula (3) housing a mandrel (5) movable within the cannula bore (4).

Abstract: An extendable guidewire system including a guidewire and extension wire bearing separate helical coil connectors. The coil connectors, at least in part, have spatially separate adjacent coil turns, thereby providing gaps for receiving coil turns of the other connector.

Abstract: A combination of a protective tube and guidewire straightener used to locate a guidewire into a patient for introducing a catheter into a patient's bloodvessel. The guidewire straightener has a flexible end that flexes inwardly to lock the guidewire in a fixed position within the protective tube. The protective tube has an opening so that the guidewire straightener can be rotated by the user to align the flexible end with the opening to allow the flexible end to be released outwardly to unlock the guidewire so that it can move within the protective tube. A further opening in the shape of an elongated slot is formed in the protective tube and which allows the user to move the guidewire to advance or retract the guidewire from the protective tube. The positioning of the components are such that a user, by the manipulation of only one hand, can unlock the guidewire from it's fixed position and advance it into the patient, leaving the user's other hand free to carry out other operations.

Abstract: A hand-held electrical shocking device for personal defense that is attached to the upper portion of the fist or hand and shocks an attacker when the fist and device are contacted against the attacker. The device has a central portion in resilient connection with a contacting means that is held away from it. Contacting points on both portions complete an electrical circuit which energizes shock probes located on the outside edge of the device. The contacting portion overhangs the knuckles when attached so that it will make contact with an attacker when the device is driven against the person of the attacker. As the contacting piece makes contact with the attacker, it is pushed back against a contact point(s) on the central portion and an electrical connection is established that delivers the shock through the shock probes.

Abstract: A device for reducing the incidence and severity of dermal conditions such as bedsores and anoxic pressure necrosis of the scalp including a pad disposable on a horizontal support surface, the pad having a cavity or chamber at least partially filled with a fluidic substance. A pressurization component is operatively connected to the pad for shifting the fluidic substance in the cavity, thereby modifying pressure distribution in the cavity. An additional component is operatively connected to the pad for automatically applying a medicinal composition to an upper surface of the pad. This medicine applicator may include an ejector mechanism or a spray nozzle for dispensing a liquid film over the pad. In one embodiment of the invention, the medication applicator is disposed in the same housing as the pressurization component.

Abstract: An immobilizing apparatus for an injured body part includes a rigid plate conforming to the injured body part and having two opposite faces, upon one of which the injured body part is provided; a limiting unit to limit the lateral movement of the injured body part on the rigid plate; an adjustable member by which the overall length of the rigid plate can be adjusted; and a fastening member to fasten the injured body part, immobilizing the injured body part on the rigid plate.

Abstract: A catheter atherotome and method for its use for performing partial atherectomy in an artery and blood flow through the artery. Several blades are mounted at a distal end of a catheter, in a helical basket configuration and spaced angularly apart from one another about the associated ends of two concentric sheaths in such a way that longitudinal and rotary relative movement of the sheaths selectively bows the blades arcuately outwardly into a cutting position or draws the blades flat into alignment with the sheaths. The blades have sharpened cutting edges extending helically and directed toward the cathether's proximal end when the blades are bowed. Partial removal of an atheroma is effected by manually pulling the basket knife past an atheroma with the basket blades in their outwardly bowed cutting positions, with the speed, force, and amount of expansion of the blades determined by the operator.

Abstract: A jet pickling apparatus for pickling the surfaces of continuously moving sheet material (12) has tips of the nozzle headers (41-43) for discharging a pickling fluid (19) on the surfaces of the sheet and into a pickling tank (31) formed into a slit shape (41a-43a), and the nozzles (41,42) at the entrance side are installed to eject pickling fluid in the same direction as the running direction of sheet while the nozzle (43) at the exit side ejects the pickling fluid in the direction opposite to the running direction of the sheet. Therefore, there is no gas in the pickling tank (31) and the tank is filled with the pickling fluid (19), which eliminates the problems of floating of the sheet (12) and insufficient contact of the pickling fluid (19) with the sheet surfaces, allowing thorough pickling and improving the pickling effect.

Abstract: A novel form of crutch is provided which can be used, particularly by paraplegics, to move between sitting and standing positions. The crutch includes a unique foot mechanism which gives added stability to the user of a pair of the crutches during such sitting/standing transitions, and which can be retracted so as to avoid interference with normal crutch-aided walking. A set of such powered crutches, incorporating both power extension/retraction and power foot adjustment, are capable of extended powered operation with on-board electrical power, and use power only for adjustment and are self-locking into adjusted positions. The power assist of the crutches are controllable from switches strategically located by the crutch handles so the user can manipulate the control switches without releasing his/her hold on the crutch handles. Also disclosed is a unique method of assisting disabled persons, using such crutches, to move between seated and standing positions without further assistance.

Abstract: Existing devices for controlling flow in water and wastewater treatment systems utilize mechanical valves, adjustable height weirs and gates which are expensive to manufacture and maintain, and in some circumstances such as during winter, difficult to operate. A relatively simple substitute for such devices to control the flow from one zone or area to another includes a casing defining a weir chamber, a submerged weir in the chamber, an inlet on one side of the casing for introducing liquid into the chamber, a liquid outlet from the chamber on the other side of the weir, connected to a second zone or area at a flooded level below the liquid level in the second zone or area, and a duct in the casing for introducing gas under pressure into and out of the chamber for actively controlling the liquid level in the chamber and consequently the flow of liquid over the weir between the inlet and outlet. The use of the above described apparatus involves a novel method of controlling the flow of liquid over a weir.

Abstract: A reliable and simple apparatus is provided for connecting interchangeably on the flow path of fluids from a plurality of fluid inlet pipes to a plurality of fluid outlet pipes between multiple systems of flow paths without the provision of any valves or any other moving parts. This apparatus can be configured to be prefabricated to provide the desired flow path selection, and can be manually installed in a minimum period of time with very little skill. Selection of another desired combination of flow paths can be achieved by replacing the apparatus with another apparatus suitably assembled to provide a different combination of flow paths.

Abstract: A pressure modulator includes an electromagnetic coil wire wound about a hollow axle for developing a magnetic field when electrical current is applied to the wire, the hollow of the axle having an entrance port for receiving a fluid and a discharge port for discharging the fluid. The modulator serves to control the pressure of fluid flowing through a conduit under pressure and further includes a bleed-off tap connecting the conduit to the entrance port. A diaphragm plate is disposed above the coil of wire and axle and adjacent to the discharge port of the hollow to modulate the rate of fluid flow from the discharge port. The diaphragm plate includes a central void, a central section of magnetically attractable material disposed in the void above the coil of wire for attraction toward the coil when electrical current is applied to the coil to thereby limit the amount of fluid which is allowed to escape from the discharge port.

Abstract: A differential pressure regulator and accompanying system enabling accurate metering of fluid under high-pressure, low-flow conditions. An annular passage within the fluid flow path of the regulator creates an additional pressure drop within the regulator to reduce fluid velocity within the regulator and associated wear problems. A ball and seat mechanism is specially sized with respect to a piston and provides improved accuracy.

Abstract: A fluid pressure relief system and method for a pressure vessel or tank (10) having a normal vent (16) with a first pilot operated safety valve (18) and an emergency vent (62) having a second pilot operated safety valve (25). A vapor recovery line (20) is connected to relief valve (18) and collected at a vapor storage container (21). A manway (22) on the pressure vessel (10) shown in FIG. 2 defines the emergency vent (62) and a main valve member (66) has a counterweight (74) thereon to urge main valve member (66) to a seated closed position on nozzle (60). The first pilot operated safety valve (18) for the normal vent (16) is shown in FIG. 7 and has a T-shaped body (142) with a main relief valve member (172) at one end of the body (142) mounted for movement in a generally horizontal direction and controlled by a diaphragm (176) at an opposite end of the body (142).

Abstract: There is disclosed a two-way valve which includes dual valve plates to be sitioned between first and second chambers having varying pressure therein, to relieve excess pressure in either chamber by permitting fluid flow from one chamber to the other. The valve includes a body portion having disposed therein dual valve plates. In the equilibrium state, the first valve plate is spring biased against the valve body in the direction of the first chamber to seal off any flow through the valve. The second valve plate is separately spring biased against the first valve plate in the direction of the second chamber, sealing off flow between the valve plates. When the pressure of the first chamber is greater than the pressure of the second chamber by a predetermined amount, the first and second valve plates move away from the valve body permitting fluid flow from the first chamber to the second chamber.

Abstract: A high pressure fluid valve including a valve body (16), a valving member (18), a first handle (20), a yoke (15), and a second handle (128). The yoke (15) is sized and shaped to fit over the valve body (16) and has a throughhole (116) sized, shaped, and positioned to be brought into register with an end of a passageway (26) in the valve body (16). The second handle (128) is manually manipulatable from the exterior of the valve body (16), is operably connected to the yoke (15) such that movement of the second handle (128) in one direction causes the throughhole (116) in the yoke (15) to be brought into register with the end of the passageway (26) in the valve body (16), and is sufficiently spaced from the first handle (20) to permit easy manual manipulation of both the first handle (20) and the second handle (128).

Abstract: A method is provided for replacing a length of a branch gas main 1 joined to a spine main 2 with a length of replacement main 7 having an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the branch main. In the method access is gained to the bore of the branch main and one end of the replacement main 7 is fed along the branch main 1 via the access point and towards the spine main 2 until the branch main 1 has been replaced. During and after the feeding step gas is prevented from entering any clearance 20 between the mains 1 and 7 by means of a head 9 attached to the leading end of the main 7. After the feeding step a sealant 25 is injected into the branch main 1 to form a seal within the clearance 20.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for introducing a gas under pressure into a container of liquid having a cap. A hole is punched through the cap. A hose, having an end, is extended through the hole to the inside of the cap, and the check valve tube forced into the hose from inside the cap. The tube forces the hose outward against the surface of the hole preventing leakage. A gas under pressure will be retained in the container by the check valve.

Abstract: The tap comprises inside the cylinder, a two-way valve (30) permitting both filling and draining of the gas cylinder.The valve (30) comprises at least two lateral openings (34, 36) which can be sealed off by a sealing device (40) provided with an axial orifice (48) for the passage of gas and which slides axially in the shell (32) between a position of obstruction of the openings (34, 36), through the effect of a spring (44), and a position of opening against the action of the spring (44), through the effect of the pressure of the filling gas and a level-controlling valve (52) actuated by a float (62) at the bottom of the shell (32).

Abstract: A fuel and vapor control system for motor vehicle applications is disclosed. The fuel and vapor control system regulates the refueling operation to maintain a sufficient vapor dome within the motor vehicle fuel tank to prevent over-filling thereof upon malfunction of a fuel nozzle's automatic shut-off mechanism. The fuel and vapor control system includes a first valve assembly for controlling the flow of fuel vapors to a vapor capture device, a second valve assembly for controlling actuation of the nozzle shut-off mechanism, and a third valve assembly for controlling the delivery of liquid fuel into the fuel tank in response to actuation of the first and second valve assemblies. A fourth valve assembly inhibits the emission of evaporative fuel vapors upon withdrawal of the nozzle from the fill pipe. The various valve assemblies cooperate to inhibit leakage of liquid fuel and vapors from the motor vehicle fuel system upon impact and/or the occurrence of a roll-over situation.

Abstract: A portioning dispenser for bulk food items is disclosed which receives bulk food items in a storage bin, portions food items from the storage bin, and dispenses measured portions of food items for further processing. The dispenser can include a rotary drum for conveying food items from the storage bin and a load cell for weighing the quantity of items conveyed from the storage bin into a secondary bin. The dispenser can also include a conveyor system for sequentially accepting, filling and returning a plurality of portion containers. The dispenser can include one or more inclined ramps for allowing containers to be slidably conveyed within the dispenser to and away from a basket filling station. In another embodiment of the invention, a method is disclosed for dispensing measured portions of bulk food items which includes several of the above-discussed operations. A container especially suited for use in the dispenser is also disclosed.

Abstract: An automotive reservoir arrangement is provided which, in a preferred embodiment, includes a reservoir body capable of holding fluid to a first elevation, a vent cap connected with the reservoir body above the first elevation, a conduit connected with the reservoir at a level below the first elevation, a cylinder fluidly connected with the conduit at a second elevation below the first elevation, the cylinder having a flange, a filler tube sealably slidably inserted within the cylinder being spring biased to extend to a third elevation higher than the first elevation, and a cap for sealing the filler tube and the cap engaging with the flange of the cylinder to retain the filler tube at a fourth elevation below the first elevation.

Abstract: A container filling apparatus makes it possible to discharge liquid stagnating within a filling valve. The filling valve is lowered towards a container being conveyed. Then a liquid passageway gating section is opened by pressing a bell-shaped member of the filling valve against the container, and liquid thus fills the container. The net amount of the contents to fill the container can be adjusted by vertically moving at least one of a filler liquid tank and a stopper member which limits the lower position of an intermediate spring bracket supporting a second elastic body for biasing a valve body upwardly with respect to a loading table on which the containers are supported. In addition, it is possible to open the liquid passageway gating section by lowering the filling valve with an external force. Therefore, liquid stagnating in the passageway of the filling valve can be discharged.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transportable wood processing apparatus (10) for cutting, sorting and loading firewood and the like. A frame (12) is carried by wheels (14, 16) and includes a guide tongue (20) and trailer hitch (22) for moving the apparatus from location to location. A stop plate (42) sets the length of firewood which is cut by a reciprocating saw (38). A divider (54) is laterally offset from saw table (32) such that the cut firewood will fall either to side (58) or side (60) and be sorted according to relative size depending upon which side the center of gravity of the firewood lies. The cut firewood either falls into a feed conveyor (68) which then feeds a loading conveyor (70) for loading a vehicle or, if too large for direct loading, falls into a splitter conveyor (72) and is carried to a splitter table (74) for splitting with splitter (76). After being split, the firewood is placed into loading conveyor (70).

Abstract: A protective cover is provided for a bicycle or the like. The cover is adapted for use with several types of bicycles, such as multispeed road, hybrid or mountain bikes, for protective purposes. The cover has side wall members extending over and substantially covering the side of the wheel and tire portions of the bicycle. The cover also a center panel which is mounted extending between the side wall members to fit over and cover the seat and handlebars. The center panel is shaped for use with various seat and handlebar arrangements. The cover may also be provided with a cover sleeve or fitting for aero bars, the arm rests or weight supports provided for use with bicycles in competitive cycling events.

Abstract: An anti-skid device for use on pneumatic tires of an automotive vehicle includes a supporting ring rotatably provided on the outer circumferential periphery of a mounting plate that is detachably mounted on the wheel portion of the automotive vehicle, a plurality of ribs formed from a material having elasticity and toughness that are provided on the supporting ring in a radial fashion and are bent so as to extend from the outer side of a pneumatic tire to a tread thereof, first and second endless bands provided on the leading-end portion of each of the ribs in such a manner as to be located within the width of the tread of said pneumatic tire, rivets secured at portions where the first and second bands intersect the ribs, and a counter-measure provided on either of the first and second bands for preventing an imbalance in the degree of stretch between the first and second bands.

Abstract: A venetian blind assembly is described, for use in a glazed door having a rectangular window insert mounted therein and forming a primary glazing. In the improved assembly a rectangular frame is provided with a secondary glazing mounted within the rectangular frame, and a venetian blind mounted completely within the frame so as to be between the primary and secondary glazings when the assembly is secured to the door. Holding clips engage the exterior of the rectangular frame and are held in place by screws which are engaged in holes used for the securing of the rectangular window frame insert into the main door body of the door. Alternatively, an additional frame may be secured to the door around the window insert of the door and the double glazed unit with the venetian blind therein may be held to this additional frame by means of snap-on clips.

Abstract: An universal window treatment support device or holder for supporting various lengths, sizes and types of curtain and/or drapery material in a wide variety of different decorative treatment arrangements. The holder is an elongated, relatively thin, flat rigid element containing a number of openings of different sizes and shapes along its length. The device is vertically mounted in front of an area to be decorated and looped sections of material is passed from the back of the holder to its front through one or more of the openings after which the looped sections are fluffed out or draped in front of the holder to provide individualized decorative treatments.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for cooling gases using a circulating fluidized bed technique, wherein gas is conveyed through a fluidized bed formed by circulating fluidized bed material so that part of the circulating fluidized bed material is driven along with the gas flow and whereby the circulating fluidized bed material entrained in the gas flow is separated from the gas flow and returned into the fluidized bed, and wherein at least part of the cooling is carried out by cooling the circulating fluidized bed material stream to be returned. The process is characterized in that substantially the entire cooling is realized by cooling the circulating fluidized bed material stream to be returned in a heat exchanger (10) separate from the gas flow duct, in which event the cooling of the gas stream is effected by means of the circulating fluidized bed material stream returned to the fluidized bed and having a temperature lower than that of the fluidized bed.

Abstract: In a heat exchange system such as an absorption refrigerator, a heat exchange element is disposed in at least one of a heat exchanger, a condenser, an evaporator, an absorber and a low-temperature regenerator. The heat exchange element has a bellows-fin formed into a wave-like shape by consecutively bending a thin plate, and sealing plate sealingly attached onto ends of the bellows-fin, for defining adjacent two chambers alternately in the heat exchanger or the like. The heating fluid and the fluid to be heated are heat-exchanged to each other through the thin plate of the bellows-fin defining respective chambers, so that contact area is increased to thereby extremely improve the heat exchange efficiency. Further, the heat exchange element can be manufactured with ease, to thereby decrease the production cost.

Abstract: A process and apparatus are provided to enhance the recovery of petroleum from onshore and offshore reservoirs. The process includes the simultaneous stimulation of the formation by elastic sound waves, created by a sonic source installed at the oil well so that the elastic sonic waves which are superimposed reduce the adherence forces in the layer between oil/water and the rock formation, and by the oscillating electrical stimulation of the same layer, as from the same wells subject to sonic treatment. The electricity heats the formation by using resistive heating, and thus increases the pressure, thus eliminating the surface tensions between the faces of the fluid as a consequence of the oscillatory action of the ions in the surfaces of the fluid and in addition, reducing the viscosity of the fluids.

Abstract: A procedure for drilling out a cement plug from a liner top using a drill bit with extendible cutting elements to avoid the need for changing bits during the procedure.

Abstract: A drilling and chipping tool includes a striker mechanism and a holder (10) for a tool bit. Blows are transmitted to the holder and the tool bit through an axially extending anvil (4) located in the tool. The anvil (4) can be connected to a shifting member (7) by a locking element (6). The shifting element (7) is axially displaceable by an actuation member (8). The axial displacement of the shifting member (7) moves the anvil (4) between a first position for transmitting blows and a second position for blocking the transmission of blows from the anvil (4) to the holder (10).

Abstract: A bearing block for use in providing the bearinged relationship between the carriage and reciprocal moving driving ram of a post driver. The carriage includes a pair of channel forming bearing surfaces between these two operating components so as to disseminate the impacting forces exerted through the bearings while the driving ram continuously pounds a fence or other post into the ground.

Abstract: A drilling tool with rotating conical rollers, such as a bicone, a tricone, etc. wherein each roller is fitted with several circular rows of teeth 22 made of tungsten carbide or the like. Each tooth has at its end, successively in the direction where it rolls on the rock, a rear or impact zone 24, a central zone 28 with a rounded shape, and a forward zone 30 which is last to come into contact with the rock. The teeth are fitted with diamond-charged elements 32, 34 on the forward zone and optionally on the central zone, but not on the rear zone.

Abstract: A diamond drag type drill bit for drilling in an earthen formation consists of a body forming a first cutting end formed from a matrix material and a second open threaded pin end. The first cutting end consists of a multiplicity of substantially radially disposed ridges and flow channels formed by the matrix material. The flow channels intersect a fluid discharge port and radially extend outwardly toward a peripheral edge formed by the cutter end. The ridges contain, along their apical, radially extended edges, a multiplicity of essentially equidistantly spaced diamond cutters having each of their cutting edges formed therein aligned substantially along the apical edge. The space between each diamond cutter contains a metallic filler material aligned along the apical edge that is less hard than either the diamond or the supporting matrix material forming the first cutting end of the drag bit.

Abstract: A window guard for a venetian blind hung window consisting of oppositely disposed sleeves, the sleeves being adapted to be affixed to opposite ends of a window frame, each sleeve containing a rotator extending substantially the length of the sleeve to form an assemblage, each sleeve and rotator being slotted along their lengths, said slots permitting the slats of a venetian blind to extend within the assemblages and move reciprocally and pivotably therein, each rotator having a series of equally spaced extensions which, upon selective rotation of the rotator, prevents reciprocable and/or pivotable movement of the blind.

Abstract: The invention is a driving assembly that can be attached to an existing trailer, manufactured with the trailer, or retrofitted onto a trailer in place of the front part of the trailer. The driving assembly comprises a housing attached to the trailer with a column disposed vertically through the housing. A cranking assembly engages the column and can vertically move the column. At least one drive wheel is attached to the column and is engageable with the ground. A hydraulic motor mounted on the wheel propels the trailer. A platform around the housing allows for the operator to be on the trailer while driving the trailer to impart weight to the drive wheel to increase traction.

Abstract: Steering systems are normally incorporated into hydrostatic drive systems for use on track-type vehicles. The currently available steering systems do not take advantage of the potential energy created by slowing down the inside track during a steering maneuver. The subject regenerative steering system includes positioning a pair of reversing valves between a source of pressurized fluid and a pair of motor/pump units drivingly connected to a pair of tracks. Each of the variable displacement motor/pump units includes a displacement controller for controlling the displacement of the motor/pump unit. To initiate a steering maneuver, a control signal is directed to the displacement controller of one of the motor/pump units to change the displacement of the motor/pump unit causing the track to slow down and start driving the motor/pump unit.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a drive wheel suspension system for a motorcycle wherein the drive wheel has freedom of motion in any direction, within it's plane of rotation. The wheel is risiliently connected to the main chassis through two swing arms and power is transmitted through a manipulated single loop drive.

Abstract: An engine and a first final drive are disposed proximate a first set of road wheels, while the transmission and a second final drive are disposed proximate the second set of road wheels. A torque tube which operatively interconnects the engine containing section with the section in which the transmission is disposed, houses a first propeller shaft which transmits engine torque to the transmission, and a hollow second propeller shaft which is disposed coaxially about the first one, and which transmits torque back from the transmission to the engine containing section for application to the first set of road wheels.

Abstract: A housing having a top wall, including a plurality of handle slots directed therethrough is arranged for ease of transport of the top wall and the associated housing, wherein the housing further includes respective first and second trapezoidal end walls, with the second end wall including a plurality of wheel members mounted thereon for ease of transport of the organization upon pivoting the housing onto the second end wall. The housing includes a floor spaced from a lowermost periphery of the housing, with leg members received within sockets positioned at each intersection of each end wall with each side wall of the housing structure. The second side wall structure includes a second side wall portion pivotally mounted to a lowermost side wall portion, that in turn is hingedly mounted to the top wall to provide access within the housing for storage.

Abstract: A portable hunting blind or observation and hunting stand, and wheeled carrier is provided. The unit is foldable and has lower, central and upper ladder elements interconnected by securable hinges. A wheel is located on the lower ladder element and a rotatable tree mounting element is disposed on the upper ladder element. The upper ladder element also has a seat platform and a separate standing platform located on the upper ladder element below the tree attaching element. The tree attaching element comprises a rotatable C-shaped portion with a nylon strap having a first end and a second end. The first end is secured to the C-shaped portion, the intermediate strap surrounds the tree trunk and the second end is placed in a ratchet style strap tightener which permits adjustment according to the circumference of the tree. The C-shaped portion is rotatable about two axes and legs may be inserted into this portion, the stand being free standing in tripod fashion.

Abstract: A disc brake with a caliper housing having first and second side walls, the first wall having a cavity with a piston slidably mounted therein, the piston having a first shoe for frictional engagement with one of the sides of a rotor, the housing also having a bridge spanning the sides of the rotor and extending from the bridge, the housing having a second wall with an attached second shoe for frictional engagement with the rotor opposite the first shoe. A bracket is connected with the vehicle having first leading and second trailing reaction arms. The caliper is slidably mounted with the bracket arms. Extending the piston from the caliper housing to actuate the brake brings the shoes into engagement with the rotor and causes the inboard shoe to react on the trailing bracket arm and the caliper housing to react in the trailing direction into the leading bracket arm.

Abstract: An attachment for an automobile is disclosed which enables handicapped persons to operate a vehicle with hand applied power and without foot operation of the pedals. A mounting bracket is set forth. It has a supporting structure which connects with a pair of upstanding tabs, a rotatable shaft serving as a pivot point supported by said stubs, and a pivotally mounted lever connected to said shaft. The lever operates a bell crank mechanism. At one side the bell crank mechanism connects with a cable which is connected at the opposite end to the accelerator, carburetor or points in between to speed up the engine speed. At the opposite end of equipment, it connects with a flexible drive cable in a sheath wherein the cable and sheath extend from the installed apparatus under the vehicle and connect with the brake pedal hanger mechanism. This enables a handicap user to apply the vehicle brakes.